The world’s greatest villains have tried to kill James Bond. Now it’s Scaramanga’s turn to try!

James Bond (Roger Moore) learns that Scaramanga (Christopher Lee), the world’s greatest hit man, has been paid to assassinate him; Bond goes after this man who kills with a golden gun. The ninth film in the series brings back the redneck sheriff from Live and Let Die there’s plenty of humor in this very entertaining chapter that also features an outstanding car chase. Lee plays the assassin with three nipples the sinister way he plays Dracula, and that’s a perfect approach; Herve Villechaize is amusing as his little malignant assistant. However, Britt Ekland is the worst kind of Bond girl, a complete bimbo.

The YouTube clip shows the trailer.

1974-Britain. 125 min. Color. Produced by Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman. Directed by Guy Hamilton. Novel: Ian Fleming. Song: ”The Man With the Golden Gun” (performed by Lulu). Cast: Roger Moore (James Bond), Christopher Lee (Francisco Scaramanga), Britt Ekland (Mary Goodnight), Maud Adams, Herve Villechaize, Clifton James… Bernard Lee, Desmond Llewelyn.

Trivia: Jack Palance was allegedly offered the part of Scaramanga. Adams also played the title part in Octopussy (1983). Followed by The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

Quote: “Humiliated chefs! Outraged tailors! Jealous husbands! The list is endless!” (Lee on who would want to assassinate Bond)

Published by Stefan Hedmark 2006-11-08 07:14

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